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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2020
Filed:
Jan. 19, 2018
Eric Jon Voth, Maplewood, MN (US);
Jason Andrew Voth, Maplewood, MN (US);
Joseph William Nelson, Hugo, MN (US);
Christopher Ronald Nelson, Hugo, MN (US);
Justin Yong Lim, North Oaks, MN (US);
Karis Yong Hee Lim, North Oaks, MN (US);
Andrew Nicholas Dillner, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Norah Elizabeth Dillner, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Scott Eric Simenson, River Falls, WI (US);
Eric Jon Voth, Maplewood, MN (US);
Jason Andrew Voth, Maplewood, MN (US);
Joseph William Nelson, Hugo, MN (US);
Christopher Ronald Nelson, Hugo, MN (US);
Justin Yong Lim, North Oaks, MN (US);
Karis Yong Hee Lim, North Oaks, MN (US);
Andrew Nicholas Dillner, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Norah Elizabeth Dillner, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Scott Eric Simenson, River Falls, WI (US);
Other;
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for deterring pets or other animals from biting or chewing into medication containers. In some embodiments, the invention consists of two or more conductive metal sheets or strips in layers around the side of the container, which are wired to complete a circuit when pressed by the force of an animal's bite or touched by an animal's tongue. In some embodiments, the sheets or strips are spaced or held apart so that a normal human grip would not have sufficient force to complete the circuit. In some embodiments, the device slides onto the medication container with a friction fit, and is removable for use on future containers. In some embodiments, the circuit includes a battery-powered alarm to deter the animal. In other embodiments, the circuit delivers a mild electrical shock to the animal's mouth or tongue through the metal strips or sheets.